A deadly incident shocked Bangkok early in the morning, the capital of Thailand, when a gunman opened fire at a busy market, leaving behind at least six dead, including the shooter himself. According to an announcement by local police and Deputy Commissioner Charin Gopatta, the bloody scene unfolded at the Or To Ko market, causing shock in the community and leaving a city in a state of alert.
Bangkok: At least six killed in shooting at busy market
According to information about the tragic incident in Bangkok, the dead include the gunman who committed suicide, Charin Gopatta, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, told Reuters.
⚡️⚡️ Mass shooting at a food market in Bangkok
According to Reuters, at least six people have been killed.
The shooter’s motives remain unknown — he took his own life.
🇹🇭Police are currently investigating whether the incident is connected to the conflict on the Cambodian… pic.twitter.com/6eQvmgDEmE
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) July 28, 2025
Four security guards at the Or To Ko market, which sells agricultural products and local food, were killed by the gunman, as well as a woman, according to the Erawan Emergency Medical Center that monitors Bangkok hospitals.
🔴At least 5 dead, including suspect, after shooting at Or Tor Kor market in Bangkok, Thailand. pic.twitter.com/CExoBAqoRr
— Jahangir (@jahangir_sid) July 28, 2025
